Archive for November, 2008

Envision Radio Networks’ Country Live USA Welcomes Rodney Atkins and WNCQ-FM

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

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(NOVEMBER 2008) – Host Tommy Street talks to country star Rodney Atkins on Envision Radio Networks®’ Country Live USA for a special one-on-one interview that will air the weekend of November 28th-November 30th.
Country Live USA also continues as the fastest growing country radio show as WNCQ-FM/ Ogdensburg, NY adds the two-hour program to its lineup.
Country Live USA is a new weekly radio show hosted by 20 year radio veteran Tommy Street. The program features live performances from today’s hottest stars, concert information, country news, artist and band interviews. Country Live USA is designed specifically for country radio listeners who are looking for something fun, upbeat, and exciting on the weekends. Visit www.countryliveusa.com for more details or contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for information on how you can get Country Live USA for your radio station.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks’ The Rockin’ 80’s Welcomes WFWI

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

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(NOVEMBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks®’ The Rockin’ 80’s is proud to welcome WFWI-FM/ Ft. Wayne, IN as its newest affiliate. WFWI adds the two hour program to their weekend lineup as the Rockin’ 80’s continues its growth.
The Rockin’ 80’s is the only 80s show with a mix of the best rock from the decade of excess, plus “oh wow” tracks that add spice to the weekly line up. Hosted by longtime radio personality Zander, The Rockin’ 80’s features rarities from the ‘80s “Lost and Found”, an ‘80s “Two-Fer,” spotlighting two contrasting songs from one band played back to back, and much more. Featured core musical artists include: Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Rush and AC/DC. Visit The Rockin’ 80’s website at www.therockin80s.com. Please contact Matt Wardlaw at mattw@envisionradio.com for more details.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks’ The Tour Bus Adds WZOW-FM

Monday, November 24th, 2008

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(NOVEMBER 2008) Envision Radio Networks®’ The Tour Bus, a nationally syndicated radio show featuring party rock bands from the 80’s, 90’s and today, welcomes “97.7 ZOW” WZOW-FM/ South Bend, IN. WZOW joins the growing list of affiliates broadcasting the four-hour weekly program.
Ralph Sutton and Stacey X host The Tour Bus, the only rock radio show that mixes classic bands like Van Halen, Motley Crue, Scorpions and Judas Priest, with today’s top rockers including Buckcherry, HIM, and Avenged Sevenfold. The Tour Bus also features exclusive interviews that offer a rare look behind the rock and roll curtain. The program is available via internet download. Please contact Matt Wardlaw with Envision Radio Networks® at 216-831-3761 or mattw@envisionradio.com for complete details.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks’ Movies and More Welcomes WGBF-AM

Friday, November 21st, 2008

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(NOVEMBER 2008) Envision Radio Networks’® Movies and More with Jeffrey Lyons is proud to announce WGBF-AM/ Evansville, IN, as its newest affiliate.
Movies & More is your ticket to go inside the film and entertainment industry with Jeffrey Lyons for the latest movie reviews and Hollywood info straight from the set. Entertainment dollars are tight, so should you go see that flick now or just wait for the video? Jeffrey Lyons has the answer and will share it with you on Movies & More! Visit www.envisionradio.com for more details or contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for information on how you can get Movies & More with Jeffrey Lyons for your radio station.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Today’s Bits Welcomes KDKB-FM

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

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(NOVEMBER 2008) - Today’s Bits, syndicated by Envision Radio Networks®, proudly welcome KDKB-FM/ Phoenix, AZ as its newest affiliate to the service. KDKB is the latest station to choose Today’s Bits as their complete source for daily prep and audio.
Today’s Bits features prep, news, sports, and audio from last night’s TV, song parodies, killer montages, and searchable archived audio clips from past decades. Today’s Bits is currently used by morning shows in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Tampa, Phoenix, and Cleveland.
About Today’s Bits
Today’s Bits is proud to bring you an online audio bit service. This is one that you can ACTUALLY USE. Today’s Bits top producers, musicians, and recording technicians are working together to supply radio shows with production designed to put you at the top of your market. Our promise is to produce fast downloadable and high quality audio ready to air on your show. Now you can experience what the rave is about. You’ll find great pop culture audio, man on the street montages, song parodies, cutting edge music beds, and phone topic ideas with corresponding audio. We also have movie trailer style show launches and closes to dress up your show with an attitude. All of our production materials are stored so that you can retrieve a bit you may have liked from anytime by keyword or date.
About Envision
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks’ The Rockin’ 80’s Welcomes WQQR

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

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Email: mattw@envisionradio.com

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(NOVEMBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks®’ The Rockin’ 80’s is proud to welcome WQQR-FM/ Paducah, KY as its newest affiliate. WQQR adds the two hour program to their weekend lineup as the Rockin’ 80’s continues its growth.

The Rockin’ 80’s is the only 80s show with a mix of the best rock from the decade of excess, plus “oh wow” tracks that add spice to the weekly line up. Hosted by longtime radio personality Zander, The Rockin’ 80’s features rarities from the ‘80s “Lost and Found”, an ‘80s “Two-Fer,” spotlighting two contrasting songs from one band played back to back, and much more. Featured core musical artists include: Guns N Roses, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Rush and AC/DC. Visit The Rockin’ 80’s website at www.therockin80s.com. Please contact Matt Wardlaw at mattw@envisionradio.com for more details.

Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Full Metal Jackie

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

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(NOVEMBER 2008) – Celebrate Thanksgiving with a smorgasbord of turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, lots of gravy and Full Metal Jackie! Envision Radio Networks® Full Metal Jackie, a popular Los Angeles-based syndicated metal show, will celebrate the holiday with a FREE two hour special.
“Thanksgiving’s here and the meaning of the holiday often gets hazy, giving many people a reason to eat themselves into oblivion,” commented Full Metal Jackie, while basting her “full metal turkey.” “To drop a little respect to our forefathers and all the gobbled turkeys that’ve made our Country great–I’m serving up a healthy portion of thanks, indulging the way I like to—with a double shot of metal from bands like Testament, In Flames, Exodus, Judas Priest and more! Bang your head, gobble gobble.”
The Full Metal Jackie Thanksgiving Special is available commercial free via internet download for broadcast November 24th through November 30th. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for broadcast details.
Full Metal Jackie is two hours of fist pounding metal from the frontlines, hosted by Full Metal Jackie (Indie 103.1/ Los Angeles,) featuring regular interviews with many of metal’s biggest names, past and present. Visit www.fullmetaljackieradio.com
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks Chop Shop Guitar Show Presents 5th Annual TSO Holiday Special

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

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(NOVEMBER 2008) Envision Radio Networks’ Chop Shop Guitar Show is pleased to announce the 5th annual Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Special. Program host Steve Black (WRIF-FM/ Detroit) is once again joined by the members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra to host one of radio’s favorite holiday traditions. The Chop Shop is pleased to offer the free two hour special for early broadcast this year, to coincide with the upcoming tour dates in your marketplace.
As the only member of the media in attendance at tour rehearsals in Omaha, NE, Steve Black conversed with Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O’Neill and band members Jon Oliva, Chris Caffery, and Al Pitrelli to find out what fans can expect to see and hear at this year’s show. Hear all of the exclusive stories, and TSO favorites including “Wizards in Winter,” “This Christmas Day,” and of course, “Christmas Eve/ 12/24 Sarajevo.” The Trans-Siberian Orchestra Holiday Special is available commercial free via internet download for broadcast November 13th through December 31st. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for broadcast details.
The Chop Shop and Chop Shop Classic feature weekly updates on bands and tours, web exclusive content, and special guests all while playing 10 songs an hour. Both versions are two hours in length and contain two feature interviews as well as the exclusive Chop Shop Hall of Fame feature, where such guests as Ted Nugent, Brian May, Leslie West, and hundreds others pay tribute to guitar legends Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young, Slash and more. Visit www.chopshopradio.com for more details.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks’ Chop Shop Host Steve Black Celebrates 500th Interview

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

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(NOVEMBER 2008) Nineteen years ago this month, Envision Radio Networks’ Chop Shop Guitar Show host Steve Black (WRIF-FM/ Detroit) sat down for his first radio interview with the members of Savatage, a band that would later spawn the uber-successful Trans-Siberian Orchestra project. Nineteen years later, things swung full-circle for Black’s 500th career interview in Omaha, NE, where he caught up with the members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra as they were rehearsing for their annual holiday tour. Over the course of 500 interviews, Black has spoken with legends (Sir George Martin, Les Paul) guitar gods (Tony Iommi, Edward Van Halen, Slash,) and many of rock and roll’s veteran musical architects and bright young stars. A video retrospective and list of all 500 interviews is now available at www.chopshopradio.com.
Reflecting on the milestone and his lengthy career, Steve Black comments “I think one of the reasons I’ve had success was my ability to just have normal conversations with the musicians I talk to. I never went to broadcast school - I’ve always just been a music fan who’s had the good fortune of talking to the musicians on behalf of the listeners.”
The Chop Shop and Chop Shop Classic feature weekly updates on bands and tours, web exclusive content, and special guests all while playing 10 songs an hour. Both versions are two hours in length and contain two feature interviews as well as the exclusive Chop Shop Hall of Fame feature, where such guests as Ted Nugent, Brian May, Leslie West, and hundreds others pay tribute to guitar legends Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Angus Young, Slash and more. Contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 for further details.
Envision Radio Networks® provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks, Inc. is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services to radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

Envision Radio Networks Welcomes The Country Oldies Show to Programming Lineup

Monday, November 10th, 2008

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Contact: Matt Wardlaw

Phone: 216-831-3761

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(NOVEMBER 2008) – Envision Radio Networks® is pleased to welcome The Country Oldies Show, a two hour weekly classic country radio show, to its programming lineup. Hosted by Steve Warren, The Country Oldies Show is America’s longest running weekly radio program featuring the greatest country hits from the 1950s to the 1980s. Visit www.countryoldies.com for more details or contact Matt Wardlaw at 216-831-3761 or 800-608-5835 for information on how you can get The Country Oldies Show for your radio station.
“We have been looking for a classic country program to add to the Envision Radio Networks lineup since launching Country Live USA earlier this year” states Danno Wolkoff, CEO/President Envision Radio Networks. “As soon as we heard the Country Oldies Show, we knew this was the program for us with its extensive music library and veteran host/programmer Steve Warren at the helm. There is nothing like The Country Oldies Show on the radio today!”
“After many years as an independent syndicated program, The Country Oldies Show is poised now for the exposure I think the artists and the songs deserve,” comments host/producer Steve Warren. “I am personally thrilled to see the confidence Envision has shown in taking on our 15 year old program and I am looking forward to working with their excellent team of radio pros to make The Country Oldies Show the centerpiece of many stations’ weekend lineup.”
Envision Radio Networks, Inc. provides content and services to more than 1,000 radio stations and reaches over 40 million listeners weekly. Envision Radio Networks® is the largest independently owned affiliate relations company in the country and supplies all types of programming and services for radio including morning show prep, short-form vignettes, live syndicated morning shows, long-form weekend programming, comedy services, remote broadcasts and event programming, off-air tools and web content, album releases and artist specials. Envision Radio Networks® is based in Cleveland, Ohio, with offices in New York City and Los Angeles.